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New Ghazal Posted: I would not exchange the night of separation for a silk brocade, Ghazal 5 form Saadi
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I would not exchange the night of separation for a silk brocade, Ghazal 5 form Saadi
Description: This ghazal is a powerful expression of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. Saadi explores themes such as:
The Pain of Separation: The poet expresses the deep sorrow and loneliness experienced during separation from the beloved.
The Power of Beauty: The poet extols the beauty of the beloved and its ability to captivate and ensnare the heart.
Love and Madness: The poet suggests that love can drive one to madness, and that the lover's actions may seem irrational to those who do not understand the depth of their passion.
Hope and Despair: The poet oscillates between hope and despair, longing for the beloved's attention while acknowledging the pain of their absence.
The ghazal also contains many literary devices, such as metaphors, similes, and allusions, which contribute to its richness and beauty. For example, the comparison of the beloved's beauty to a tall cypress and the reference to the story of Yusuf and Zuleikha are both powerful and evocative images.